Daniel S. Bennett, M.D., DABPM

Dr. Bennett is an interventional spine / pain surgical physician from Denver, Colorado. He is the Founder and past-Chairman of the Board of Directors of The National Pain Foundation. Dr. Bennett hasserved on the Board of Directors of the North American Neuromodulation Society and is actively involved with theAmerican Academy of Pain Medicine.

He received his Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Miami with honors, and completed post-doctoral training in anesthesiology / pain medicine at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.  His training then continued in the area of pain surgery, specializing in neuromodulation.

Dr. Bennett lectures nationally and internationally on pain medicine, in particular on interventional diagnostic/therapeutic techniques, pain surgical techniques, neuromodulation for control of neuropathic and complexpain syndromes, and pharmacotherapeutic approaches in the treatment of pain.

Dr. Bennett has been active in clinical research involving electrical neuromodulation of spinal and peripheral nerve structures, spinal drug delivery systems as applied to chronic pain syndromes, spinal devices for the treatment of vertebral compression fractures, and surgical procedures for the treatment of painful spine structures. 

Articles, talks and publications by Daniel S. Bennett, MD, DABPM

James E. Hagen, M.S.

Jim Hagen is principal and director of clinical services at Integrated Treatment Centers.  Mr. Hagen holds a bachelor of science degree from Butler University and a master of science degree in exercise physiology from the University of Washington.

He specializes in Neurophysiology and Pain Medicine.  Jim is affiliated with the American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Neuromodulation Society, U.S. Pharmacopeia, American Academy of Exercise Physiologists;Charter Member, Exercise Physiology Research Group U. of Washington.

Jim began his career as an exercise physiologist, eventually heading the applied pulmonary physiology laboratory at Univeristy of Washington. While there he worked on clinical applied research in oxygen transmission, high altitude exercise physiology and pulmonary function as it relates to disease. He worked on numerous FDA studies involving various pulmonary medications. In 1990, he began to work in the area of clinical neurophysiology as it relates to pain medicine, conducting research coordination for implantable devices and new drug research for pain treatment.

He is now nationally recognized for his work in spinal cord stimulation and nerve root stimulation. He is a national and international lecturer and thought leader in spinal cord stimulation selection and programming. He is currently the research liaison for pain medicine and surgical research.

Carolyn K. Jass, PhD, MSN, RN, CNS

Dr. Jass is an advanced practice nurse whose primary function is clinical research.  She received her nursing diploma from Evangelical School of Nursing from Marshalltown, IA, a bachelor of science in nursing from Loretto Heights College in Denver, CO followed by a masters of science in nursing from University of Colorado.  She then went on to receive her Doctorate in Nursing (Ph.D.) from the University of Colorado.  

Dr. Jass is past president of the Colorado Nurses' Association and has served on their board of directors.  She has served as Vice-President of the American Nurses' Association's Constituent Assembly and the Executive Committee.

Dr. Jass was a Professor of Nursing at Metropolitan State College of Denver where she lectured for twenty four years.  She is currently Professor Emeritus of Nursing at Metropolitan State College.  She has lectured extensively to nurses nationally and internationally throughout Europe and Asia.

Dr. Jass has been active in clinical research involving aging and pain.  She continues her clinical practice in peri-operative nursing with a sub-specialty in chronic pain.